What is another word for Melanite?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛlɐnˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Melanite is a black, opaque mineral that belongs to the garnet group. It is a popular gemstone, and is used in making jewelry items. The word melanite is often used interchangeably with the word black garnet. Some other synonyms for melanite include Andradite, Garnet, Antozonite and Geikielite. These minerals share some of the properties of melanite, such as color, opacity, and composition. Each mineral has its unique properties and uses, but they all hold a special place among gemstone enthusiasts. No matter which synonym you prefer, these minerals are stunning examples of natural beauty that continue to captivate people around the world.

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What are the hypernyms for Melanite?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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    gemstone, mineral, black gem.

Usage examples for Melanite

The chief of this class is the Melanite, sometimes dull, yet often vitreous; it is mostly found in volcanic rocks, such as tuff; this variety is very popular with jewellers for mourning ornaments, for as it is a beautiful velvet-black in colour and quite opaque, it is pre-eminent for this purpose, being considerably less brittle than jet, though heavier.
"The Chemistry, Properties and Tests of Precious Stones"
John Mastin

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